Check out our follow-up for To Do list apps (Item #9).
1) Gather 2026 | From Burnout to Renewal
Gather 2026 is a 3-day virtual event for cross-cultural women navigating joy, fatigue & everything between. Scheduled for April 15–17, 2026, it costs just $50. Join Thrive for live teaching sessions, small group meetups & 1-on-1 care – designed to address burnout, cultivate renewal & help you reconnect with God, yourself & others who truly understand this life. Check it out at https://thriveministry.org/gatherings/attendees/2026-gather. read more…
2) Working Under Local Leadership
Should a foreign missionary work under local leaders? To some, obviously yes. But, could this be too disruptive to locals? Or to too constraining for the missionary? Is it an excuse not to learn, and use, local language and culture? These questions and more will be addressed in a webinar by the Alliance for Vulnerable Mission on April 16th. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/alliance-for-vulnerable-mission-avm-65593048623. read more…
3) Should I Stay or Should I Go!
FBO’s in high-risk fields often face this question when threats rise. Violence, unrest, natural disasters, or targeted risks. Morton Executive Decisions helps faith-based teams navigate challenges with expert travel risk consulting, security assessments, crisis planning, and evacuation support. Many orgs receive sponsored help. Reach out at https://predictprotection.com. read more…
4) Reach the World in Your Backyard
God has given you a heart to reach the world for Christ, but you can’t move overseas. OR you need to return home from serving overseas. International Students, Inc. exists to share Christ’s love with the 1.3 million international students and scholars studying in the US and over a million more in major cities around the world. They would love to chat. www.get2knowISI.org. read more…
5) Research from Missionaries on Sexual Harassment, Abuse, and Assault on the Field
How common are sexual harassment, abuse, & assault in cross-cultural work? How prepared are we to respond? Read this white paper based on an anonymous survey and find out. They’ve also created additional resources (infographics, graphics, and discussion guides) to go with the paper! https://globaltrellis.com/lets-talk-about-sexual-harassment/ read more…
6) Travel Etiquette Update: Bring Your Headphones
United Airlines has quietly added a new line to its passenger rules: if you’re watching videos or listening to music on your device during a flight, headphones are now required. The change was added to the airline’s Contract of Carriage after growing complaints about passengers playing audio aloud in the cabin. In extreme cases, travelers who refuse to comply could even be removed from a flight.
For missionaries and frequent travelers logging many hours in the air, the lesson is simple: pack your headphones in your carry-on. A small courtesy can make a long flight much more pleasant for everyone in row 32. What are your favorite travel headphones? Please comment! read more…
7) Coming Home on Furlough?
Are you one of the many missionaries who will be coming home on furlough this summer? And are you hoping to find a suitable vehicle available for use while you are home? Macedonian Call has a car for you.
Get the answer for your transportation at https://mcftx.org. read more…
8) The Generous Life — Giving Meaning to Your Money
Many believers desire to live generously but aren’t always sure what that looks like in practice. In The Generous Life: Giving Meaning to Your Money, Rob Ketterling explores how Christians can approach finances with an open-handed perspective shaped by faith. The book combines practical guidance with real-life stories to help readers rethink their relationship with money and discover ways God can use their resources to bless others. read more…
9) Task Management Apps Revisited
We received quite a lot of feedback on task management apps from our inquiry last week. There was a broad spectrum of use — Todoist, Remember the Milk, TickTick, MS Todo, and even home-brewed apps that users had created using Ai. For now, here at Brigada, we’ve settled on TickTick. Wow – who knew how powerful this little app had become!? It works well across teams, allowing team members to share the lists they prefer. What’s more, it lets us manually drag-and-drop order of tasks even in filtered views (something Todoist can’t do). The free version is actually fairly powerful — and is a fraction of the cost of Todoist. Definitely worth a look. https://ticktick.com/features read more…
10) Seeking Advice: Publishing Missionary Stories Without Huge Costs
A Brigada reader is compiling a book featuring stories from missionaries around the world, but has run into a common challenge: traditional publishing options can be very expensive. They’re wondering if others in the Brigada community have found affordable ways to publish mission-focused books.
Have you worked with a publisher that specializes in missions or ministry stories? Or have you used alternatives such as print-on-demand services (Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, Lulu), collaborative publishing, or ministry-based presses that reduce costs? We’ve done 4 books now through Amazon KDP and they make lots of resources available. It still takes quite a bit of work – but it’s doable.
If you’ve successfully published a missions book—or know of a publisher, platform, or creative approach that keeps costs manageable—please comment below. Your insight could help this project (and others like it) move forward and bring inspiring missionary stories to a wider audience. read more…
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